1967, Gold Cup, Seattle

 From the August 7, 1967 Everett Daily Herald.

 

1993 Gold Cup, Edmonton

 Results from the September 5, 1993 Edmonton Journal.

1993 Gold Cup, Edmonton

 From the September 3 and 4, 1993 Edmonton Journal.

 

Gold Cup, 1964, Edmonton

Two pages dedicated to the Gold Cup, with special emphasis on Indy winner Rodger Ward being there. From the August 24, 1964 Edmonton Journal.

1941 Gold Cup, Jantzen Beach

 Seventh annual (it says there, interesting in that the 1940 race was called the fifth annual) Gold Cup race. Clippings from the September 25 and 26, 1941 Vancouver (WA) Columbian.

1940 Gold Cup, Jantzen Beach

 Fifth annual Gold Cup at Jantzen Beach. Clippings from the September 5 and 6, 1940 Vancouver (WA) Columbian.

1966 Gold Cup, Edmonton, a wrap up

 The controversy carried on to a column from the September 1, 1966 Edmonton Journal.

1966 Edmonton Gold Cup, controversy

 The back and forth of who won. Ultimately Al Smith stayed the winner. From the August 26 and 27, 1966 Edmonton Journal.

1966 Gold Cup, Edmonton

 Results (and a column on the second place finisher) from the August 25, 1966 Edmonton Journal.

1966 Gold Cup, Edmonton, time trials

 From the August 23 and 24, 1966 Edmonton Journal.

1966 Gold Cup, Edmonton

 Two full page ads from the August 22, 1966 Edmonton Journal.

Logan Harter, 1958

 Seattle driver Logan Harter went up to Edmonton in 1958.

1976 Gold Cup, CAMRA, Westwind, Edmonton

Not positive on the dates, June 30-July 1, 1976?

July 1-2, 1975, CAMRA, Westwind, Edmonton

Results from the two day return of the Gold Cup to Edmonton. CAMRA, Westwind.

July 1-2, 1975, CAMRA, Westwind, Edmonton

Some preliminary stories on the return of the Gold Cup to Edmonton. CAMRA, Westwind.

found on phasebook, 1967 Gold Cup cover, Edmonton

I suppose I should figure out how to link everything to and from phasebook. Maybe I'll let the dust settle on that show before putting in too much work.

some early modifieds

Photos from the 1961 Edmonton Gold Cup program. Cars would travel from near and far to try for the money.

Norm Ellefson, 1960

Hearing some good news from and about Norm Ellefson. I'll wait for the official announcement but here's one of his early big wins up in Edmonton. The Gold Cup of 1960.

to the winner

August used to be the traditional time for the Gold Cup to be run in Edmonton.

This year it was held on July 12th, and won by Brock Lemley from Bellingham, WA. It's now a dirt race and not held on the pavement.

All sorts of traditions end. And new ones begin.

Reminds me, the Daffodil Cup at Western Speedway is happening August 16th. That used to be held on the Labour Day weekend. And it was a two day event. Traditions end, traditions start.

Has kissing the trophy girl remained a constant?

1968 winner Jim Roberts passed away earlier this year which was noted on this blog.

Westwind Speedway, Edmonton, AB

Westwind Speedway 1969:



Westwind Speedway ad: 1969


Don't know much about this speedway. Seems to have inherited Speedway Park's drivers, races, etc., even though there was an overlap in operating years.

Allen Brown's History of America's Speedways has it running from 1969 to 1977 but those dates aren't solid.

What little looking I've done in the microfilm comes up with some super modified races. An ad from 1969 that appeared right after the 200- lap Gold Cup CAMRA race at Speedway Park. The 50 lapper at Westwind was won by Tom Sneva (the Gold Cup was won by Norm Ellefson).

The photo is from 1975: the Gold Cup was being contested at Westwind Speedway by then. Two 100-lap main events were scheduled. Salt Lake City's Bobby Baker was the overall winner.

As with most things, more research is needed.